Bordi is situated on the north of Mumbai at a distance of 17 km from the small town of Dahanu. It is an idealistic seaboard hamlet. The beach is calm and quiet, and very clean. The sand on the beach is in its original form - blackish in color and sticky. The simple beach with the back drop of chikoo trees gives the beach a tranquil look.
Since the place falls under the horizon of the Maharashtra Woods Preservation Department, its natural beauty is unaffected. Casuarinas besieging the beach make it a charming place for tourists and visitors.
The beach is secure as the water does not rise above the waist level. Long since Bordi was not known to anyone. But now due to its famous chikoo shake and white beaches the place is quiet famous. The beach is the main attraction of tourists. Monsoons are magnificent, as the entire town turns lush green.
The community of Bordi mainly constitutes of the Parsis. One can delight the rich culture and cuisine of the Parsis. Tourist accommodations in spacious Parsi bungalows are also available on the beach. Bordi is an ideal place to make holiday an enjoyable from the city life. Bordi is an appealing place and has easy accessibility.
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